Pumpkin Palooza returns to downtown

NEW LONDON — Downtown New London is about to be transformed into a pumpkin-filled Halloween celebration as Pumpkin Palooza returns Saturday, October 17 from 4–6 p.m. This year’s event is …

District looking into creating food-share tables

WAUPACA – District officials have been discussing a way to reduce food waste and increase the consumption of nutritious foods within the school district. A food-share table is where students …

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Northland Lutheran Church to host 108th annual lutefisk supper

IOLA — Northland Lutheran Church will host its 108th Annual Lutefisk Supper and Norwegian Bake & Craft Sale on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. The church is located at N9880 State …

Anchor Point earns Wisconsin Clean Marina certification

FREMONT – Anchor Point Marina earned a Wisconsin Clean Marina certification, highlighting the marina’s dedication to maintaining clean waters and ensuring safe boating. “Our clean marina …

New Zealand and Australia trip for ag students approved

NEW LONDON – While a July 2029 overseas trip to New Zealand and Australia for agri-science and FFA students in the New London School District was approved by the New London Board of Education, some …

This lecture will go viral

WAUPACA – THE Winchester Academy will present “Beyond the Headlines: A Scientist’s View of Bird Flu,” by Thomas Friedrich on October 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Waupaca Area Public Library …

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New London’s Caitlin Hogan Perry to receive UW-Whitewater Hall of Fame honors

New London native Caitlin Hogan Perry is one of the premier players in University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawk volleyball history. A key contributor to four NCAA Tournament appearances from …

SPASH volleyball wins in three sets over Rapids

STEVENS POINT- SPASH Panthers volleyball faced Wisconsin Rapids on Oct. 1 in a Wisconsin Valley Conference matchup. The Panthers went up 12-7 in the opening set as Wisconsin Rapids was forced to …

Hortonville soccer clinches Fox Valley Association championship

HORTONVILLE-The 10th ranked soccer team in the state, the Hortonville Polar Bears won the Fox Valley Association championship delivering a clinical 3-0 shutout performance against the Kimberly …

SPASH wins a high scoring matchup against D.C. Everest

SCHOFIELD-The SPASH Panthers faced D.C. Everest Evergreens on Oct. 2 in a Wisconsin Valley Conference game on the road. SPASH took an early 7-0 lead with a 30-yard screen pass from Trent …

Hortonville falls short in homecoming barnburner

HORTONVILLE-In a homecoming game, the Hortonville Polar Bears took on the visiting Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts in a Fox Valley Association matchup on Oct. 2 at Akin Field. The two teams traded …

Manawa takes down Spencer/Columbus

SPENCER – The Manawa Wolves took on the Spencer/Columbus Rockets in an away game on Oct. 2, hoping to pick up their third win of the season. The Rockets got on the board first when Jackson …

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Packerland

Fritsch: Tackled by fate

In 1945, Dad had an injury to his knee, and of course you go to the hospital, and you get it taken care of. He had an X-ray done,” explained Ted Fritsch’s son, Tom. “In 1946, he had that …

Fritsch: The Packers’ expensive experiment

In 1946, the Packers purchased a picturesque 53-acre compound built in 1937 for the Green Bay-area Norbertine order. The $32,000 purchase was approved by the board of directors in May as a …

Fritsch: A three-way deal

Over the following days, while Ted Fritsch spent time at the Browns training camp, newspapers quoted Packers Head Coach Curly Lambeau saying that there was a 50-50 chance that Fritsch would end up …

“Individual accountability” needed for Packers to bounce back

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers saw a brutal 35-14 loss at Lambeau Field on Thursday, Sept. 24, to the Atlanta Falcons. According to Packers Safety Evan Williams, each player needs to …

Fritsch: Walking off the roost

“The All-America League has lured its first player from the Green Bay Packers of the rival National League, the star fullback Ted Fritsch, who will do his place kicking and line plunging with the …

Business

City to negotiate developer’s agreement for residential houses

Ron Faiola’s new book about supper clubs includes Simpson’s Restaurant along with 44 other supper clubs throughout the state.
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Simpson’s Restaurant featured in supper club book

A former garage at 306 S. Bridge Street is being transformed into a new coffee shop and lounge.
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Construction underway on new downtown coffee shop

The Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative opened their new cold-storage facility, a major milestone for the organization. Submitted Photo

Food Hub opens new cold-storage facility

The ribbon cutting for the new business center in downtown Waupaca took place on Aug. 5.
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Business center open for business

When Screens Become Safety Valves

Dear Reader, We live in a curious time. The same screens that connect us to the world have become stages where we watch others perform fragments of existence—sometimes genuine, often …

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Calling 911

• Sept. 28 – A woman reported she believed her ex put a tracking device on her vehicle. • Sept. 28 – A man reported a group of juveniles were running up and down King Road and running …

No police report due to cyber attack

STEVENS POINT—No weekly police report is available for the week due to the cyber attack that recently struck the city of Stevens Point. Due to the recovery from the cyber attack, the records …

Calling 911

• Sept. 21 – A caller requested a welfare check on a woman that received threatening messages. The caller was concerned about an infant and toddler in the home. • Sept. 21 – Sandbur …

Stevens Point Police Report

Sept. 18 – A two vehicle crash was reported on Stanley Street. Sept. 18 – BP on Church Street reported a retail theft of $110.36 worth of gasoline. Sept. 18 – A man was …

Calling 911

• Sept. 14 – A caller requested a welfare check on a woman with alcohol problems that was having a panic attack. • Sept. 14 – A 911 caller requested an ambulance for a youth with …

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Carol Ann Hanson

Carol Ann Hanson, 85, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, was called home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2026, at Bethany Home in Waupaca. Carol was born on October 23, 1940, in Weyauwega, …

Scott Arndt

Scott James Arndt, 56, passed away doing what he loved in service of the Dairy Farmers, on Monday, October 12th. 2026. Scott was born on October 16th 1969, in New London, Wisconsin. …

Frederick "Freddy" "Fred" Goetsch

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Frederick "Freddy" "Fred" Goetsch, of Weyauwega, at the age of 86. He passed away at home, surrounded by his loved ones. Fred was born on …

Audrey M. Krueger

Audrey M. Krueger, age 89 of Marion, passed away on Thursday evening October 8, 2026 at her sister’s home in Tomahawk, WI. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Marion is assisting …

Shirley M. Briske

Shirley M. Briske, age 90 of Marion, passed away on Thursday October 8, 2026 at St. Joseph Residence, New London with her family at her side. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, …

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